Computer Information Systems Certificate - Academic Plan
2022-2023
The CIS certificate has been constructed to provide the prospective student with skills in a broad variety of topics. With knowledge of accounting, management, marketing, office software, databases and economics, the recipient is prepared for a wide variety of entry-level positions within many different industries.
Course Availability
Total Credits = 18
| Required courses - Major Courses | Credits | Pre or Co Requisite Required | Course Available Fall? | Course Available Spring? | Course Available Summer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Required Courses - Additional Courses: Select a minimum of 12 credit hours from the course offerings below | Credits | Pre or Co Requisite Required | Course Available Fall? | Course Available Spring? | Course Available Summer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I | 4 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ACC 1022 - Accounting Principles II | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS 1015 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS 1018 - Intro to PC Applications | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS 1035 - Complete PC Word Processing (software package) | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS 1045 - Complete PC Database | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS 2020 - Fundamentals of Unix | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| CIS 2032 - Unix Shell Programming | 3 | No | Yes | No | No |
| CIS 2040 - Database Design and Development | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| CIS 2068 - Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | No | No | Yes | No |
| CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network + | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| CNG 1042 - Intro to Cloud Computing | 3 | No | Yes | No | No |
| CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS) | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| CSC 1060 - Computer Science I | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAR 2016 - Principles of Marketing | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAN 2026 - Principles of Management | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAT 1400 - Survey of Calculus | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DAT 1001 - Introduction to Data Science | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
Year 1: Fall
3 Credits
OR
Year 1: Spring
3 Credits
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Year 1: Fall
Year 1: Spring
3 Credits
OR
Year 1: Summer
3 Credits
Notes
- Course availability is subject to change.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2022/2023 catalog for specific requirements and important information regarding this certificate.
- Select a minimum of 12 credit hours from course offerings outlined. At least 10 credit hours must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes.